The Interview #129 | South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden

The Interview #129 | South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden

Author: Craig Weinberg May 29, 2026 Duration: 54:27

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden returns to The Interview for a wide-ranging conversation about stepping into the governor’s office through succession, leading during a turbulent legislative session, and why he’s now seeking election in his own right. Craig and Governor Rhoden discuss property taxes, the challenges of balancing growth while preserving South Dakota’s small-town character, prison reform and the state prison project, rural healthcare investments, broadband expansion, and the realities of governing in a politically divided environment. The conversation also explores Rhoden’s views on leadership, bipartisan cooperation, social media’s impact on politics, agricultural policy, and the importance of understanding how elected officials think rather than simply where they stand. Along the way, they touch on ranch life, custom welding, cigars, and a few uniquely South Dakota policy debates in a candid, long-form discussion focused on ideas, process, and public service.

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